Account Executive at Silq
- Location
- Remote (United States)
- Compensation
- $100k-$120k + Equity
We're a freight forwarder that starts at the factory floor, using AI and human oversight to eliminate supply chain surprises for US and Canadian brands. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, selling ocean, air, and quality inspections as a unified solution.
With $100k-$120k base and uncapped commissions on accounts you win, you'll help define our playbook during a period of exponential growth. If you have 3-5 years of freight experience, this is your chance to build a massive book of business.
What's the next step?
Silq are hiring from Jack's network. Talk to Jack for free and get a direct introduction to the team, if a good fit.
Role overview
As an Account Executive at Silq, you will own the full sales cycle for North American importers manufacturing in APAC, EMEA, and beyond. You’ll leverage a unique value proposition that combines freight services with quality inspections to solve complex supply chain issues, hunting new logos while building a long-term book of business with uncapped earning potential.
About Silq
Silq is a global freight forwarder and supply chain technology company that combines factory inspections, quality control, freight forwarding, customs coordination, and real-time shipment visibility on one platform. The company helps brands and importers manage production and international shipping with on-the-ground inspection teams, digital supply chain data, ocean and air freight services, shipment tracking, and related logistics services.
What you will do
- Drive the full-cycle sales process from prospecting and discovery to solution design, trial lanes, and closing new business logos.
- Collaborate with SDRs on messaging and procurement on competitive rates to deliver upfront landed costs for FCL, LCL, and air freight.
- Partner with dedicated Account Managers post-sale to ensure smooth transitions while maintaining focus on acquiring the next enterprise shipper.
Who this is a fit for
- 3–5 years of full-cycle, quota-carrying experience selling ocean and air freight services, ideally within a freight forwarding environment.
- Deep understanding of US and Canadian import markets, incoterms, and logistics workflows out of APAC, the Indian subcontinent, and EMEA.
- Proven track record of self-sourcing opportunities and a high-energy “hunter” mentality comfortable with cold calling and managing complex deals.
Why this role is remarkable
- Uncapped commission structure on gross profit that continues past year one, plus bonuses for new shippers, offering a target OTE of up to $210k.
- Differentiated product offering that integrates origin quality inspections with ocean and air freight, providing customers with more value than a standard rate sheet.
- Early-stage influence on a lean, high-growth team where you’ll help define the sales playbook and strategy for 2027 and beyond.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI agent for hiring, working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Silq wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.